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WA53 WVZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 3189cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 95,772 miles on the clock, averaging 4,094 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for WA53 WVZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,772
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,094

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,772 miles
Reading date
Miles last year888
Average per year4,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA53 WVZ 16k36k56k76k96k '06'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,772 miles
Since last MOT+888 miles
PASS
Mileage94,884 miles
Since last MOT+556 miles
PASS
Mileage94,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,740 miles
PASS
Mileage88,588 miles
Since last MOT+743 miles
PASS
Mileage87,845 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,780 miles
Since last MOT+1,287 miles
PASS
Mileage86,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,407 miles
PASS
Mileage82,086 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage78,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,343 miles
Since last MOT+2,402 miles
PASS
Mileage75,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,938 miles
PASS
Mileage73,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage67,985 miles
Since last MOT+7,710 miles
PASS
Mileage60,275 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage53,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage45,899 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,281 miles
Since last MOT+5,311 miles
PASS
Mileage37,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,683 miles
PASS
Mileage33,287 miles
Since last MOT+9,258 miles
PASS
Mileage24,029 miles
Since last MOT+8,193 miles
PASS
Mileage15,836 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WA53 WVZ

What car is WA53 WVZ?

WA53 WVZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Exeter in 2003.

What is the mileage of WA53 WVZ?

The last recorded mileage for WA53 WVZ was 95,772 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA53 WVZ passed its MOT?

WA53 WVZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2026.

Is WA53 WVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA53 WVZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WA53 WVZ?

WA53 WVZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.